Withdrawal Advisers

The videos below represent the individual views of UK professionals who provide support and advice to individuals coming off benzodiazepines and/or antidepressants. If you are considering withdrawing from a psychiatric drug we encourage you to visit our Support page for additional resources.

Baylissa Frederick is a BACP registered counsellor and author of the self-help book, Recovery and Renewal. Subsequent to her recovery from clonazepam withdrawal, she set up her own support project called Recovery Road and has helped thousands of people affected by benzodiazepine and antidepressant withdrawal since 2006.

Baylissa Frederick, withdrawal adviser, Recovery Road

Baylissa has helped thousands of people withdraw from benzodiazepines and antidepressants. Here she answers some of the questions which she is asked most frequently.

Ian Singleton withdrew from a benzodiazepine in the 1980s and has spent his career since then working for the Bristol Tranquilliser Project, where he has helped thousands of people get through the withdrawal process.

Baylissa Frederick, withdrawal adviser, Recovery Road

Baylissa has helped thousands of people withdraw from benzodiazepines and antidepressants. Here she answers some of the questions which she is asked most frequently.

Melanie has been the manager of MIND in Camden’s REST Project for 20 years. She facilitates a weekly support group, providing advice, information and support regarding safe withdrawal from benzodiazepines.

Baylissa Frederick, withdrawal adviser, Recovery Road

Baylissa has helped thousands of people withdraw from benzodiazepines and antidepressants. Here she answers some of the questions which she is asked most frequently.

What advice do you give to someone considering withdrawal from benzodiazepines?